Spotify reveals list of most-streamed artists in platform history, featuring Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, and The Weeknd.

To celebrate its 20th anniversary, the Spotify The channel released a survey of the most reproduced content in its entire history. The list includes... albums, music, podcasts, audiobooks And of course, the most listened-to artists, based on the behavior of millions of users over two decades. The following rankings serve as an overview of what truly marked streaming during this period.

Spotify's 20th anniversary

It may not seem like it, but on April 23, 2026, the Spotify completed 20 years of history, solidifying its position as one of the world's largest streaming platforms. The company released, for the first time, a global survey of the most reproduced content since its creation, including artists, albums, songs, podcasts and audiobooksThe data reflects the behavior of hundreds of millions of users over two decades.

More than just numbers, the list reveals Which works have truly marked generations?...going beyond fleeting hits. According to the platform, these are contents that... They not only achieved success, but have remained relevant over time., integrating into the daily lives of people in different countries and cultures.

Most listened-to artists of all time on Spotify:

The list reflects those who have managed to translate success into consistency over the years. At the top are... Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny e Drake, names that have dominated global streaming with frequent releases and strong engagement.

1. Taylor Swift
2. Bad Bunny
3. Drake
4. The Weeknd
5. Ariana Grande
6. E
7. Justin Bieber
8. Billie Eilish
9. Eminem
10. Kanye West
11. Travis Scott
12. BTS
13. Post Malone
14. Bruno Mars
15. J Balvin
16. Rihanna
17. Coldplay
18. Kendrick Lamar
19. future
20. Juice WRLD

Most streamed albums of all time on Spotify:

The ranking shows how complete projects still hold sway in the age of playlists. Leading the list are... A Verano Sin Ti, Starboy e ÷ (Divide), works that combine hits with a high replay rate.

1. Un Verano Sin Ti by Bad Bunny
2. Starboy by The Weeknd
3. ÷ (Deluxe) by Ed Sheeran
4. Olivia Rodrigo's Sour
5. After Hours by The Weeknd
6. SZA's SOS
7. Hollywood's Bleeding by Post Malone
8. Taylor Swift's Lover
9. AM by Arctic Monkeys
10. When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? by Billie Eilish
11. Future Nostalgia by Dua Lipa
12. Beerbongs & Bentleys by Post Malone
13. ? by XXXTentacion
14. Mañana Will Be Beautiful (Bichota Season) By Karol G
15. YHLQMDLG by Bad Bunny
16. Doo-Wops & Hooligans by Bruno Mars
17. Drake's Views
18. Midnights by Taylor Swift
19. Drake's Scorpion
20. Beauty Behind the Madness by the Weeknd

Most listened to songs of all time on Spotify:

The list includes tracks that have transcended hit status and become cultural phenomena. At the top are... Blinding Lights, Shape of You e As It WasExamples of songs that dominated radio, social media, and playlists for extended periods.

1. "Blinding Lightsby The Weeknd
2. "Shape of Youby Ed Sheeran
3. "Sweatshirt Weather"from The Neighbourhood"
4. “Starboy” by The Weeknd and Daft Punk
5. “As It Was” by Harry Styles
6. “Someone You Loved” by Lewis Capaldi
7. “Sunflower (from Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse) by Post Malone and Swae Lee
8. “One Dance” by Drake, Wizkid and Kyla
9. “Perfect” by Ed Sheeran
10. “Stay” by the Kid Laroi and Justin Bieber
11. “Believer” by Imagine Dragons
12. “I Wanna Be Yours” by Arctic Monkeys
13. “Heat Waves” by Glass Animals
14. “Lovely (with Khalid)” by Billie Eilish and Khalid
15. Coldplay's "Yellow"
16. “The Night We Met” by Lord Huron
17. “Closer” by the Chainsmokers and Halsey
18. “Birds of a Feather” by Billie Eilish
19. “Riptide” by Vance Joy
20. “Die With a Smile” by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars

Most listened to podcasts of all time:

The survey reinforces the growth of the podcast format within the platform. Among the most listened to are... The Joe Rogan Experience, Junkie crime and the Brazilian Don't make it impossible, demonstrating the strength of formats such as interviews and true crime.

1. The Joe Rogan Experience
2. Gemischtes Hack
3. Junkie crime
4. Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
5. Last Podcast On The Left
6. The Daily
7. Festival & Flauschig
8. Morbide
9. My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark
10. Tales of the Night
11. Call her daddy
12. Don't make it impossible
13. Sorry My Take
14. Distractible
15. The Parakeet
16. Dateline NBC
17. Bloodlust
18. Baywatch Berlin
19. hobbyless
20. Killer Stories with Harvey Guillén

The most streamed audiobooks of all time on Spotify Premium:

The list highlights the expansion of audiobook consumption, with titles that have won over diverse audiences. Among the highlights are... A Court of Thorns and Roses, The Fellowship of the Ring e Sapiens, which range from fantasy to non-fiction.

1. A Court of Thorns and Roses, by Sarah J. Maas
2. The Fellowship of the Ring, by J.R.R. Tolkien
3. Fourth Wing, by Rebecca Yarros
4. It's a good thing my mother died, by Jennette McCurdy
5. A Court of Mist and Fury, by Sarah J. Maas
6. Lights Out, by Ted Koppel
7. A Court of Wings and Ruin, by Sarah J. Maas
8. The 48 Laws of Power, by Robert Greene
9. The Housemaid, by Freida McFadden
10. Iron Flame, by Rebecca Yarros
11. The Woman in Me, by Britney Spears
12. A Game of Thrones, by George R.R. Martin
13. Icebreaker, by Hannah Grace
14. Everything Ends With Us, by Colleen Hoover
15. The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, by Taylor Jenkins Reid
16. A Court of Silver Flames, by Sarah J. Maas
17. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, by Mark Manson
18. The Boyfriend, by Freida McFadden
19. Sapiens, by Yuval Noah Harari
20. Funny story by Emily Henry

So, what did you think of the top 20 most listened-to artists, songs, albums, podcasts, and audiobooks in history? SpotifyTell us in the comments below.

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With information: Spotify.

reviewed by Victor Pacheco 24 in April 2026.